Description
These elegant cookies feature a toffee-like base with crispy, golden edges and a chewy center, packed with pools of melted milk and semi-sweet chocolate. They are a classic Southern-style treat that spreads beautifully on the pan for a sophisticated yet comforting snack.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- Packed brown sugar
- Granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chunks, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power until completely liquid but not boiling.
- Add the brown and white sugars to the melted butter and stir for approximately two minutes until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract, stirring vigorously for at least one minute until the batter lightens in color.
- Slowly add the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined, then let the dough rest on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks with a spatula and, if time permits, chill the dough for 30 minutes to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a light-colored baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the sheet, leaving at least 4 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 11 to 15 minutes until the edges are a light golden brown and the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to firm up.
Notes
Using a light-colored aluminum baking sheet is essential for this recipe to prevent the thin bottoms from browning too quickly before the edges crisp. For the most impressive texture, chop a high-quality chocolate bar by hand to create irregular pools of chocolate rather than using uniform chips.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American